US Job Openings Fall 178,000 to 7.4 Million as Employment Holds Firm Amid Iran Conflict
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Updated · Daily Union · Aug 4
US Job Openings Fall 178,000 to 7.4 Million as Employment Holds Firm Amid Iran Conflict
3 articles · Updated · Daily Union · Aug 4
Summary
7.359 million U.S. job openings were recorded in June, down 178,000 from May, even as the labor market stayed broadly resilient.
Healthcare and social assistance led the decline, with vacancies falling 147,000 — the biggest drop in that sector since July 2025.
5.3 million hires and 5.4 million separations changed little, while quits held at 3.2 million and layoffs at 1.8 million, pointing to steady labor demand.
That stability suggests wage pressures remain contained, giving the Federal Reserve room to keep its focus on inflation despite economic shock tied to the Iran fighting.